Nursing Student Intern Cardiovascular ICU

Job Description

Nursing Student Intern - PRN

CVICU - Cardiovascular ICU (ICU and progressive post cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgery)

22 ICU Beds & 20 Step Down Beds (float between both)

• Types of patients: Post cardiothoracic or cardiovascular surgery (CABG, valve replacement, carotid, thoracotomy, esophagectomy, AAA, fem-pop), heart failure, LVAD, ECMO both VV and VA
• Selling points: Able to care for both ICU and progressive patients, challenging devices like ECMO, Impella, LVAD

Start your career at Lutheran Hospital in an ICU! If you are 1 year or less away from graduation, you will benefit from this position. We offer 1 shift per week orienting directly with an RN! This is such a great opportunity for early progression of your career.

Job Summary:

• Under the direct supervision of an RN, Student Intern performs and assists with patient care as part of the learning experience of becoming a nurse for a maximum of 12 hours per week.

• Currently enrolled in a nursing program, maintaining education requirements of the nursing program, and have an anticipated graduation date within one year.

Education:

• Currently enrolled (and in good standing) in an accredited nursing program. Students are typically in their final year of nursing school and within 1 year of graduation, transcripts of classes must be provided.

• Successful completion of approved clinical nursing courses, i.e. Med/Surg 1 or equivalent and

Pharmacology. Transcripts of classes must be provided.

• Must successfully complete Lutheran Hospital's Medication Proficiency Test (85% or above score) in order to administer PO, SQ, IM medications during orientation
• CPR- within 7 days of hire

Equal Opportunity Employer